Kowtow Cleave
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
- Slicing — Sharpness boosts them 1.5×.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
This move never misses.
Effects & flags
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Dark | Phys | 85 | — | 10 | 0 |
| Gen 9 | Dark | Phys | 85 | — | 10 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
KingambitPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Kowtow Cleave?
Kowtow Cleave is a Dark-type Phys move.
What does Kowtow Cleave do?
This move never misses.
What are Kowtow Cleave's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 85, accuracy —, PP 10.
Which Pokémon can learn Kowtow Cleave?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Kingambit.